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Adult Recognitions Manual 2017-2018 Troop and Service Unit Board-Approved National and Council For questions or assistance, Please contact: Recognitions Coordinator Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise ID 83702 208-377-2011 x109 recognitions@girlscouts-ssc.org

The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God And my country, To help people At all times, And to live by The Girl Scout Law Por mi honor yo trataré: De server a Dios Y a mi pátria, Ayudar a las personas en todo momento, Y vivir conforme a la Ley de las Girl Scouts

TABLE OF CONTENTS AWARDS AT A GLANCE.. 3 SERVICE UNIT LEVEL AWARDS..9 MEMBER-EARNED AWARDS..9 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP NUMERAL GUARD/ YEARS OF SERVICE PIN.....9 NOMINATED AWARDS..9 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR PIN.. 9 OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER PIN 9 OUTSTANDING LEADER PIN..9 NATIONAL AWARDS (BOARD-APPROVED).10 MEMBER-EARNED AWARDS 10 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP NUMERAL GUARD..10 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE PIN 10 NOMINATED AWARDS 10 PRESIDENT S (CHAIR OF THE BOARD) AWARD 10 VOLUNTEER OF EXCELLENCE 10 APPRECIATION PIN.10 HONOR PIN..10 THANKS BADGE AWARD.10 THANKS BADGE II AWARD.10 SILVER SAGE COUNCIL NOMINATED AWARDS (BOARD-APPROVED).11 BETTY BOYD MEMORIAL AWARD 11 JO JAMESON AWARD..11 JO McATEE VIP MEMORIAL PIN 11 DIANA LAWSON AWARD.. 11 OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD.11 MILLIE CAREY BOARD MEMBER OF INFLUENCE..11 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD.11 THE NOMINATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS 12 TIPS FOR SUBMITTING GREAT AWARD NOMINATIONS.13 ADVICE ON LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT..14 SUGGESTED OUTLINE FOR LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT..15 ADULT AWARDS AND INSIGNIA PLACEMENT.17 SEE ALSO APPENDIX OF FORMS

The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be Honest and Fair, Friendly and Helpful, Considerate and Caring, Courageous and Strong, and Responsible For what I say and do, and to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place and be a Sister to every Girl Scout. Yo me esforzaré a: ser honrada y justa, cordial y servical, considerada y compasiva, valiente y fuerte, y responsible de lo que digo y hago y a respetarme a mí misma y a los demás, respetar la autoridad, usar los recursos de manera prudente, hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, y ser hermana de cada una de las Girl Scouts

AWARDS AT A GLANCE RECOGNITIONS AWARDED AT THE TROOP and SERVICE UNIT LEVELS These awards are presented at SU events. Deadlines are set by the SU Brief Description Member s Service Benefits: Items Needed Membership Numeral Guard for 5 & 10 years Years of Service Award 5 & 10 years Recognizes 5 or more year s membership and commitment to the Girls Scout Promise and Law Recognizes 5 or more years as a registered Girl Scout Volunteer Troop/SU/Council Troop/SU/Council Request Form Request Form Outstanding Volunteer Pin Recognition of an outstanding, trained Girl Scout Volunteer that is not a leader or Co- Leader Troop/SU Award Nomination Outstanding Leader Pin Rookie of the Year Pin Recognition of a Leader or Co-leader who has showed outstanding performance. Recognition for first year Leaders or Co-Leaders with outstanding performance. Troop/SU/Council Troop/SU Award Nomination and Two Letters of Endorsement Award Application and Two Letters of Endorsement

Girl Scouts of the USA Mission Statement We build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Idaho Gives Day in Idaho Falls, 2015

Board-Approved Adult Recognitions These awards are presented at the Annual Conference Luncheon in April. Deadline for nominations is February 1 st. Membership Numeral Guard for 15, 20, &25.. Years of Service Award for 15, 20, 25, GSUSA NATIONAL AWARDS Recognizes 15 or more year s membership and commitment to the Girls Scout Promise and Law Recognizes 15 or more years as a registered Girl Scout Volunteer Troop/SU/Council Troop/SU/Council Completed Request Form Completed Request Form President s (Chair of Board) Award Recognizes an SU team or committee which has significantly impacted the Girl Scout Mission SU Team / Council Nomination Form & Two Endorsement Letters Appreciation Pin Honor Pin Thanks Badge Award Thanks Badge II Award Recognizes a member s exemplary impact in one or more geographic areas. Recognizes a member s exemplary impact in two or more geographic areas. Recognizes a member s exemplary leadership which has benefited the entire Council or Girl Scout Movement Recognizes a member s continuing exemplary leadership which has benefited the entire Council or Girl Scout Movement One or more SUs Two or more SUs Total Council or entire GS movement Thanks Badge recipient, total Council Nomination Form & Two Endorsements Nomination Form & Two Endorsements Nomination Form & Two Endorsements Nomination Form & Two Endorsements

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Mission Statement We support, serve and empower volunteers to develop themselves and girls to become community leaders guided by the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Board Chair Lori Smith and CEO Maureen O Toole congratulate Donna Smith, recipient of the Diana Lawson Award, Silver Sage Council s Highest award. Donna is a previous recipient of the Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II. Annual Conference 2015

SILVER SAGE COUNCIL BOARD-APPROVED AWARDS Brief Description Member s Service Benefits: Items Needed Betty Boyd Memorial Award Jo Jameson Award Jo McAtee Award Diana Lawson Award Outstanding Service to the Community Recognizes Troop Leaders or Co-Leader for 3 or more years of outstanding service worthy of recognition by the entire Council Recognizes excellence in training at the Council level for three or more years Recognizes a Girl Scout Volunteer s outstanding leadership in two separate leadership positions for at least four consecutive years Recognizes the furtherance of the Girl Scout Movement through public and highly visible community involvement which shows significant extraordinary results. Recognizes significant and outstanding service to the community through groups or organizations and reflects the Girl Scout Mission Service Unit or Council Entire Council Entire Council Entire Council and entire GS Movement Entire GS Movement and the community Nomination Form and Two Endorsement Letters Nomination Form and Two Endorsements Nomination Form and Two Endorsement Letters Previous awards required (see manual) Nomination Form and Two Endorsement Letters Nomination Form and Two Endorsement Letters Millie Carey Board Member of Influence Outstanding Community Partner Recognizes significant community engagement for at least 10 years by a dedicated, current member of the Silver Sage Council Board of Directors. Recognizes continued outstanding support of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage by an individual or business for more than three years through contributions of time and/or services. Entire GS Movement and the community Entire GS Movement and the community Ten years community service; three years as Board Member; Nomination form and Two Endorsement Letters Nomination form and Two Endorsement Letters

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Vision Statement We are a strong, well-respected, financially sustainable, visible organization that is active in girls lives and the community to create positive change. Scouting Stars, Boise, ID, 2015

The Girl Scout Mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Service Unit Awards Important Information: All Service Unit Level Awards are submitted to and approved by the Service Unit Manager. After approval, the Service Unit Manager submits a Purchase Request to the GSSSC Store. Awards and pins are then available for pick up at the Store or for mailing. The Service Unit Manager sets deadlines and schedules presentations of Service Unit Awards. Nomination forms (with letters of endorsement) and applications can be found at the Silver Sage Council s website, Adult Recognitions, or in the Appendix to this Manual. For questions or assistance, please contact your Service Unit Manager. Member-Earned Awards: YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: Recognizes active adult members who have completed five or more years of Membership and Commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Pins for 5 and 10 years are presented by the member s Service Unit. Pins for 15 or more years are presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon (or by the member s service unit). Application form required. Council purchases this pin. YEARS OF SERVICE PIN: Recognizes active adult members who have served as Girl Scout Volunteers for five or more years. Pins for 5 and 10 years are presented by the volunteer s service unit. Pins for 15 or more years are presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon (or by the volunteer s service unit). Application form required. Council purchases this pin. Service Unit/Troop Nominated Awards ROOKIE OF THE YEAR recognizes an active troop Leader or Co-Leader for the first year at any grade level who has completed the basic leadership courses, who has participated in at least two meetings or events beyond the troop and who demonstrates outstanding performance in helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. This award requires two letters of endorsement from adult troop members or parents. The Service Unit purchases this pin. OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER PIN: Recognizes an active, registered, trained volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service in a capacity other than leader or co-leader in helping to develop girls of courage, confidence and character. No letters of endorsement are required. Council purchases two awards per year per Service Unit. Service Units purchase additional pins. OUTSTANDING LEADER PIN: Recognizes an active, registered Troop Leader or Co-Leader who has completed all appropriate trainings and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in developing girls of courage, confidence and character who live by the Girl Scouts Promise and Law. Two letters of endorsement are required from troop members or their families. Council purchases two awards per year per Service Unit. Service Unit purchases additional pins.

The Girl Scout Mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. National Board-Approved Awards Important Information: All Board- Approved National and Council Adult Award nominations and letters of endorsement, and application forms should be sent to Recognitions Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise ID 83704, or to recognitions@girlscoutsssc.org. Nomination forms (with letters of endorsement) and applications can be found at the Silver Sage Council s website, Adult Recognitions, and in the Appendix to this Manual. For questions or assistance, please call the Recognitions Coordinator at 208-377-2011 x109. All Board-Approved National and Council awards are purchased by Council. Member-Earned Awards: YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: Recognizes active adult members who have completed five or more years of Membership and Commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Pins for 5 and 10 years are presented by the member s Service Unit. Pins for 15 or more years are presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon (or by the member s service unit). Application form required. YEARS OF SERVICE PIN: Recognizes active adult members who have served as Girl Scout Volunteers for five or more years. Pins for 5 and 10 years are presented by the volunteer s service unit. Pins for 15 or more years are presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon (or by the volunteer s service unit). Application form required. Nominated Awards: PRESIDENT S (CHAIR OF THE BOARD) AWARD: Recognizes the efforts of a Service Unit team or committee whose exemplary service results in significant, measureable impact toward achieving the Girl Scout Mission. Nominations should address the committee s or service unit s accomplishments in leadership training, leadership retention, membership engagement, diversity, community contacts, on time reports and service area communications. This award requires two letters of endorsement. VOLUNTEER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD: Recognizes and active adult volunteer who has contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls or who has contributed outstanding service in support of the Girl Scout Mission. This award requires two letters of endorsement. APPRECIATION PIN: Recognizes outstanding service from an active Girl Scout adult member which contributes to and impacts achievement of the Girl Scout Mission in one or more geographic area, service units or program delivery audiences. This award requires two letters of endorsement. HONOR PIN: Recognizes outstanding service from an active Girl Scout adult member which contributes to and impacts achievement of the Girl Scout Mission in two or more geographic area, service units or program delivery audiences. This award requires two letters of endorsement. THANKS BADGE: Recognizes an active Girl Scout adult member whose outstanding service results in outcomes that benefit the entire Silver Sage Council or the entire Girl Scout Movement, and is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award would be appropriate. It recognizes an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership and service has an exceptional, measureable impact on the Girl Scout Mission. This award requires two letters of endorsement. THANKS BADGE II: Recognizes an active Girl Scout adult member who has previously received the Thanks Badge and whose outstanding service to the Silver Sage Council and/or the entire Girl Scout organization continues to demonstrate exemplary, measurable service in a leadership role which impacts the Girl Scout Mission. This award requires two letters of endorsement.

Silver Sage Council Board- Approved Awards (These awards are offered once in a lifetime.) The BETTY BOYD MEMORIAL AWARD is named after a very dedicated Girl Scout Leader who became a trainer in order to guide other leaders to fulfill the Girl Scout Mission. She was a true believer in girl-led planning and decisionmaking. This award is appropriate for adult Girl Scout Troop Leaders or Co-Leaders who have served in troop leadership for three or more years and whose outstanding service merits recognition by the entire Silver Sage Council. The nominee must have previously received at least one of the following awards: Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Volunteer or Rookie of the Year given by a Service Unit. This award requires two letters of endorsement. The JO JAMESON AWARD is named after a very active Girl Scout troop leader, service unit director, day camp coordinator and trainer who served Silver Sage Council for over 16 years. The Jo Jameson Award recognizes excellence in training at the Council level and is appropriate for active Girl Scout members who have served as a Council trainer for at least three years. This award requires two letters of endorsement. The JO McATEE VIP MEMORIAL AWARD is named after an active Lifetime Member of Silver Sage Council who served as a leader, master trainer and association delegate. Jo was the recipient of the Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II and was an active volunteer in her community. The Jo McAtee VIP Memorial Award recognizes an active Girl Scout Volunteer who has delivered continuous, consistent, outstanding leadership to a service unit area in two separate leadership positions for a minimum of four consecutive years. This award requires two letters of endorsement. The DIANA LAWSON AWARD is the Silver Sage Council s highest adult award, and is name for current Lifetime Member, Diana Lawson, who has actively served Silver Sage Council for over 55 years. She is recipient of the Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II and served as Chair of the Silver Sage Council Board of Directors for many years. Diana continues to be an active volunteer in her community. The Diana Lawson Award recognizes an active Girl Scout who has been a member for a minimum of five years and has received BOTH the Thanks Badge and the Thanks Badge II. This award recognizes furtherance of the entire Girl Scout Movement through public and highly visible community involvement, whose work in creating greater possibilities for girls shows extraordinary results and whose contributions are significantly beyond expectations of the position. This award requires two letters of endorsement. The Outstanding Service to the Community Award recognizes an active Girl Scout member who has given significant and outstanding service to the community through other groups or organizations beyond the expectations of his/her normal position. This award requires two letters of endorsement, one of which must be from a partner organization. The Millie Carey Board Member of Influence is named after Millie Carey who served as a Girl Scout volunteer for 67 years. She was the state representative for the Green Hat Society, state representative for the World Organization for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and mentor to numerous Gold Award recipients. The Millie Carey Board Member of Influence recognizes longevity and community engagement and is given to a current member of the Board of Directors of Silver Sage Council who has been an active community volunteer for a minimum of 10 years, has served on the Silver Sage Council Board of Directors for a minimum of three years. The nominee enthusiastically represents Girl Scouts at Council and other community events, and by his/her behavior exhibits exceptional commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. This award requires two letters of endorsement. The Outstanding Community Partner Award recognizes continued outstanding support of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council by an individual or business for more than three years through contributions of time and/or services. This award requires two letter of endorsement.

Nomination and Approval Process For Troop and Service Unit-Approved Awards: Any active Girl Scout volunteer or staff member can initiate and/or receive Award nominations. All Service Unit and Troop Level Awards are submitted to and approved by the Service Unit Manager. After approval, the Service Unit Manager submits an Award Purchase Request to the GSSSC Store. Awards and pins are then available for pick up at the Store or for mailing. The Service Unit Manager sets deadlines and schedules presentations of Service Unit Awards. Nomination forms (with letters of endorsement) and applications can be found at the Silver Sage Council s website, Adult Recognitions, and in the Appendix to this manual. For questions or assistance, please contact your Service Unit Manager. Please submit completed nominations packets to your Service Unit Manager. For National and Board-Approved Council Awards: Any active Girl Scout volunteer or staff member can initiate and/or receive Award nominations. Award nominations are submitted to the Recognitions Coordinator for initial review. The Records Coordinator may request additional information from the Nominator in order to assure completeness. Once all nominations have been received, the Recognitions Committee will meet to review and vote on the nominations. Nominators will be notified of the Committee s decisions. Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council will purchase all Board-Approved National and Council Awards, including Membership Numeral Guards and Years of Service for all years. Awards are presented at the Annual Conference Awards Luncheon in April. Nomination forms (with letters of endorsement) and application forms can be found at the Silver Sage Council s website, Adult Recognitions, and in the Appendix to Manual. For questions or assistance, please contact the Recognitions Coordinator at recognitions@girlscouts-ssc.org or 208-377- 2011 x109. Please submit completed nominations by email or mail to: Recognitions Coordinator, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, 1410 Etheridge Lane, Boise ID 83704.

Tips for Submitting Great Award Nominations 1. Begin the process early, before the end of the year. 2. Read the Adult Recognitions Manual, and determine which award is most appropriate for your candidate. Consider his/her service in terms of how he/she demonstrates the Girl Scout Promise and Law. 3. Find out as much information as possible about your candidate s Girl Scouts volunteer activities. If you think the volunteer deserves this award but do not know everything she/he has done in the past, please contact your Service Unit Manager or the Board Recognitions Coordinator at 208-377-2011 x109 or email recognitions@girlscouts-ssc.org. We are happy to help. 4. Nomination forms and Letters of Endorsement are found on our website at Adult Recognitions. Click on the name of the award you wish to submit, copy the form, to your computer, complete and print it. You may also copy sample Letters of Endorsement. 5. Please remember that the Service Unit Manager or Recognitions Committee may only know your candidate from what they read in these letters and on your nomination form. Provide specific examples of the volunteer s service, including dates of events, description of special activities, and relate them to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. (See letter next page.) Why do you think the volunteer s service is exceptional? What was the impact? Who benefited? 6. Ensure that those writing letters of endorsement also supply specific details about your candidate. (See samples in this booklet.) The nominator may not also write a letter of endorsement. 7. Once you have your completed nomination form and letters of endorsement, please submit them to your service Unit Manager or National and Council nominations to: Recognitions Coordinator Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 8. The deadline is February 1 st. Please don t wait until the last minute to submit your nomination.

ADULT RECOGNITIONS 2015-16 Advice on Letters of Endorsement The Service Unit Manager or Recognitions Committee may not know your nominee well. They accept or reject a nominee strictly based on what they read in the nomination form and letters of endorsement. It is important that the endorsements be specific, well-written and legible. Consider carefully who you ask to write the letters of endorsement, and ensure that your writer knows the nominee well enough to support the nomination with specific details. Give the writers a copy of the Letter of Endorsement form as soon as possible, leaving enough time for the nominator to review the letter and submit with the nomination packet by the deadline. EXAMPLE: Mary has been nominated for the Appreciation Pin, a Board-Approved National Award. The letter on the left would cause her nomination to be rejected while the endorsement on the right secures the award for her. Because her service involves more than one geographic area, the award could be elevated to an Honor Pin. Poor This example is too vague. Mary is a wonderful person. She is always there when I need her. She is very encouraging and always keeps the needs of her girls in mind. Whenever any of us have a question, we know we can call Mary. I don t know what we would do without her. Mary has three children and is very active in her church. She sets a wonderful example for her girls and the community. I have known Mary for years and she is most deserving of this award. Good This example lists specific actions which exceed Mary s responsibilities as Troop Leader. Mary has served as a Troop Leader for four years from 2012 through the current year. In addition to working with her Junior troop, she demonstrates Courage and Confidence by planning events, not only for our local troops, but she also supports the Girl Scout Mission by advertising to include non-girl Scouts from surrounding areas (one or more geographic areas). This year, she organized the following events: 1. Trick or Treat for Hunger 2. Toasty Toes Sock Drive 3. Spring-Fling Picnic Pickup Because her events are so well attended, Mary was able to help start three new troops this year. In addition, about 90% of existing troops participated in the events. The girls were so happy to donate food and warm socks to those in need (Friendly and Helpful, Considerate and Caring, making the world a better place). Mary also fills in when the Service Unit Manager cannot attend meetings (being a Sister to a Girl Scout), has assisted at school organizational meetings and has written four Girl Scout publicity articles for our county, which is above and beyond what is normally expected from her position.

Letter of Endorsement for Award Nomination (Please submit this form or your own letter) Nominee: Award: 1. Please provide specific examples of how this nominee has provided outstanding service which supports the Girl Scout Mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law. 2. Why do you think this nominee s service was exceptional that is, why it went above and beyond what is expected for a volunteer in this position? (This is critical awards are made to recognize exceptional service). Submitted by: (We may contact you if further information is needed.) Name: Relationship: Email: Best Phone: Please return the endorsement letter to the person submitting the nomination.

Adult Achievement Awards A. Volunteer of Excellence Award Pin +. Recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the GSLE through the use of the National Program Portfolio or in support of the Council s mission delivery to girl and adult members. ¾ round. Silvertone plated brass. Clutch back. Imported. Requires Council approval. 09059. $8.00. B. Adult Appreciation Pin +. Recognizes an individual s exemplary service in support of delivering the GS Leadership Experience with impact on one geographic area of service. ½ square. Steel with gold plate. Safety catch closure. Imported. Requires Council approval. 09057. $10.00. C. Adult Honor Pin +. Recognizes an individual s exemplary service in support of delivering the GSLE which has had measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing the council to reach and surpass its mission delivery goals. 5/8 round. Steel with gold plate. Safety catch closure. Imported. Requires Council approval. 09058. $10.00. D. USGS Overseas Pin. This pin is available to any girl or adult who is, or has been registered in a USA Girl Scouts Overseas committee. ¾ round. Goldtone steel with epoxy. Clutch back. Imported. 09060. $4.00. A B C D E F H J G K L M N Contact your local Girl Scout Council for earning requirements. E. Lifetime Membership Pin. ¾ round. Brass with gold plate. 3 pt. cubic zirconia stone. Clutch back. Made in the USA. Requires council approval. Profiles. 09015. Traditional. 09010. $16.50. F. Volunteer Service Award Pin. 5 through 30 years by 5 s. ¾. Brass plated steel with epoxy. Clutch back. Imported. 09973 through 09978. $5.50. G. Reproduction Mariner s Pin +. 1¼ round. Replica of original issued from 1934-1960. Safety catch closure. Imported. 09852. $5.75. H. Thanks Badge II +. 5/8 round, gold-filled. Clutch back. Made in USA. 09924. $34.00. J. Miniature Thanks Badge +. 10 K gold filled. Made in USA. 3/8. Safety catch. 09921. $13.50. 3/8. Clutch back. Made in USA. 09923. $15.75. K. Thanks Badge +. Gold-filled and enamel medallion on grosgrain ribbon. Safety catch closure. Made in USA. 09920. $110.00. Not Shown: Gold plated copper. Imported. 09922. $45.00. L. Reproduction Curved Bar Pin +. ¾ x ¾. Replica of original issued from 1947-1963. Safety catch closure. Imported. 09850. $5.75. M. Reproduction 1st Class Pin +. ½ round. Replica of original issued from 1941-1982. Safety catch closure. Made in USA. 09840. $5.75. N. Outgoing President s Pin +. 1 long, gold plated. Safety catch closure. Made in USA. 09935. $14.00. + Earned Award A-L. Adult Position Pins. Adult Position Pins indicate the present position of a volunteer in the Girl Scout organization. Goldtone finish with epoxy fill. Steel bar closure. 7/8 L x ¼ W. Imported. $4.50. A. Lime Green. Learning facilitators. 14500. B. Red. Program volunteers, event and camp pathway volunteers. 14080. C. Maroon. National Operational Volunteers (NOVs) and National Board Committee Members. 14081. D. Orange. Series and Travel Pathway Volunteers. 14082. A B C D E. Yellow. Troop Pathway Volunteers and VITs. 14083. F. Dark Green. National Board of Directors. 14084. G. Deep Blue. National Board of Officers. 14085. H. Light Blue. Service Team Volunteers, Administrative Volunteers, USAGSO Committee Chairs, Overseas Committee Members, and Council Volunteers. 14086. J. Beige. Staff. 14087. K. Dark Grey. Council Presidents. 14088. L. Light Grey. Council Board Members. Board Committee Members. 14089. F G H J K L E Daisy 09051 Cadette 09054 Brownie 09052 Senior 09055 Junior 09053 Ambassador 09056 M. Volunteer Pins. Volunteer pins may be purchased by any Girl Scout Volunteer. Goldtone pin with age level shorthand in center and corresponding color border with Girl Scout Volunteer. ¾ round. Butterfly clasp. Brass plated steel with epoxy. Imported. Volunteer pins are worn on the right side of the Adult Uniform below I.D. pin. $4.50. M N P Q R S T N. Official Adult Insignia Tab. Polyester/cotton grosgrain ribbon. Green. Imported. 14062. $3.00. P. Miniature Gold Award Parent Pin. Miniature Gold Award Parent pin may be worn by significant adult(s) associated with Gold Award recipient. Not to be substituted for official insignia. Gold plate. Clutch back. Imported. 09925. $20.00. Q. World Trefoil Pin. Clutch back. 09062. $2.50. Not Shown: Gold-plated. Imported. 09063. $5.50. R. Membership Numeral Guards. Optional. Arabic 5 to 85 by 5 s. Imported. 09609 through 09685. $3.00. S. Official Girl Scout Membership Pin. Goldtone steel with epoxy. Safety catch. Imported. 09014. $2.50. T. Official Volunteer Pin. Silvertone with plated steel epoxy fill. Butterfly clutch back. Imported. 09065. $4.50.

Adult Girl Scout Insignia Placement 13, 14, 15, 16 1 2 12 3 4 11 5 67 8, 9, 10 1. 100th Anniversary Pin 2. Volunteer Pin 3. Adult Insignia Tab 4. World Trefoil Pin 5. Adult Position Pin 6. Girl Scout Pin (contemporary or traditional) 7. Membership Numeral Guard 8. Bridge to Adult Girl Scouts Award 9. Volunteer Service Award Pin 10. Alumna Pin 11. Personalized ID Pin 12. Lifetime Membership Pin 13. Volunteer of Excellence Award Pin 14. Thanks Badge 15. Thanks Badge II 16. Honor Pin Earned award pins are worn above the ID pin, high up near the shoulder on the right side of the Adult uniform. Other volunteer recognition pins such as the Volunteer age level pins can be worn below the ID pin on the right side. Note: if an adult has received more than one special recognition (e.g. Appreciation pin), the last one received is generally the one worn on the uniform. GSUSA/GSM Updated 7/15